The Spring of Spirit Festival in Romania at 3rd Edition, Dedicated to Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi's 95th Birthday

In Romania, the celebration of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi's Birthday by public programmes was never interrupted. For the 3rd year already we are organizing a festival dedicated to this special event, called The Spring of Spirit (Primăvara Spiritului).
This year the festival has international guest artists: Pandit Subramanian Bhaskar and his student Shubham Andheryia. 

A series of concerts, recitals, workshops and conferences will be organised to celebrate our Mother's birthday. Four cities announced their participation to this event: Bucharest, Ploiești, Cluj, Brașov. 

The 3rd edition of the Spring of Spirit Festival is organised by two sahaj NGOs (Nirmal Art and Sahaja Yoga Romania) in partnership with various cultural institutions from Romania.

Artists in festival: Subramanian Bhaskar (voice, harmonium) and Shubham Andheryia (tanbla) Anne Marie Ene (violoin), Avadhut Kasinadhuni (violin, tabla), Cleopatra David (soprano), Cristina Popescu Stănești (piano), Toma Verly (piano) Sorin Bundă (voice),  Mihai Lupoaie (harmonium, tabla, voice) and Victor Beliciu (sitar)

Calendar:
18.03 Natinonal Museum of Romanian Literature, 17.00 Hrs - Indian music recital with Romanian musicians
19.03 National University of Music Bucharest, 18.00 Hrs - workshop with Subramanian Bhaskar
20.03 Romanian Broadcast Corporation 14.30 Hrs - Radio show with  Subramanian Bhaskar here
20.03 Metropolitan Library, 18.00 Hrs - chamber music recital with Sangit Chamber Ensemble
21.03  Metropolitan Library, 18.00 Hrs, conference: Beyond theories about freedom and Moksha
22. 03 Elisabeta Theater, 19.00 Hrs -  sahaj public programme with  Subramanian Bhaskar
23.03, Ploiesti Philharmonic  19.00, c19.00 Hrs, sahaj public programme with Subramanian Bhaskar
25.03 Music aAcademy in Cluj 19.00 Hrs, sahaj public programme with  Subramanian Bhaskar
27.03. Brasov University 19.00 Hrs, sahaj public programme with  Subramanian Bhaskar

More here

Shri Ganesha in Lebanon, the Country of Khalil Gibran

by Anne Marie Ene

I visited Lebanon near Beirut for some work. Two days ago I have been to Bsharri, the place where Khalil Gibran's museum and tomb are, after praying to Shri Mataji with a bandhan because it was difficult to find transport on a small budget.

Since the moment we climbed on a bus till the moment we returned to our city everything went on perfectly.

When we reached closer to Bsharri I had a feeling that the mountain covered in snow resembled Kailash and when we reached Khalil Gibran's museum I had a very big surprise while taking photos. One of the rocks has the shape of an elephant!

You can see the photos bellow

  

94th Birthday of Shri Mataji in Romania

I am very proud to say, in Romania we celebrated Shri Mataji's 94th Birthday!

Lots of articles in media and also public programs dedicated to this wonderful day!

In Bucharest there were three days dedicated to our beloved Guru and Mother. The first was a painting exhibition varnishing followed by projection of Immaculata documentary and Self Realization experiment.   

On the 21st of March we had a public program in a very elegant museum in center of Bucharest (Sutu Palace). Self Realization experiment was held, but also people could see a public program of Shri Mataji in Cardiff from 1984. The program contained also recitals of piano and violin and Indian classical music.

Our musicians were enchanting us: Cristina Popescu Stanesti, Anne Marie Ene and Avadhut Kasinadhuni.

You can see here some videos. 

Next day, almost all new people who got Self Realization came to the follow up class.

Thank you, Shri Mataji, for giving us the Self Realization and the Light!

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Day in Bucharest, Romania

Dear friends, 

We are celebrating 94 years since Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi took birth on this years to give us the blessings of Self Realisation, Enlightenment and Evolution. We are organising the second edition of the Primavara Spiritului (Rebirth of Spirit) Festival with this occasion. On the 21th of March 2017, in a very elegant palace in the middle of Bucharest (Palatul Sutu), will take place a public program including presentation of life and work of Shri Mataji, Self Realisation |experiment, but also chamber music and Indian classical music recitals.

Will perform:
Anne Marie Ene - violin
Avadhut Kasinadhuni - violin, tabla
Cristina Popescu Stanesti - piano

Entrance is free

On the 22nd of March, at the Metropolitan Library, will start a week of follow up programmes. With the International Easter Puja knocking at our door, we can only be glad that we are blessed with so many beautiful events. Please, feel free to join us!

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Day - a Festival in Bucharest

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Day is celebrated in Bucharest, Romania with public programs, the most important thing being the Self Realization experiment by awakening of Kundalini energy and the speech of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi (video).  In this way, the seekers of truth have the information directly from the source.

The festival in 2016 included:

-         15th of March: Promo and mini recital Indian music of Anne Marie Ene and Avadhut Kasinadhuni at Orfeu TV

-         17th of March – during the weekly sahaj program from Metropolitan Library Bucharest, video projection of  Immaculata documentary, as a tribute for Shri Mataji

-          21st of March, public program at Metropolitan Library Bucharest, which included power-point presentation of Shri Mataji’s life and work (made by Paul Petrut), video projection of a Speech of Shri Mataji, Self Realization experiment and recital of soprano Cleopatra David and pianist Ieronim Buga (guest)

-         22nd of March – invitation of soprano Cleopatra David and pianist Ieronim Buga at Orfeu TV with interview about the public program and recital 

"Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Day" celebrated in Bucharest. Glory to the Mother

In Bucharest, we are going to celebrate H H Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi's Birthday through a public program on the 22nd of March, 6.00 p m, at Tinerimea Romana concert hall.  

 Haendel's "Gloria" for the Glory of the Mother

Program will contain the performing of  G. Fr. Haendel's "Gloria in excelsis Deo", presentation of Shri Mataji's life and work, recorded speech of Her's, experiment of Self Realization, recitals of classical Indian music.

Will perform:

Sangit Chamber Ensemble:

- Anne Marie Ene - violin, indian violin

- Avadhut Kasinadhuni - violin, tabla

- Cleopatra David - soprano

- Miron Vasilescu - piano

- Dominic Nedelcu - double bass

Victor Beliciu - sitar

Mihai Lupoaie - voice, harmonium

The entrance is free

Since 1970, H.H.Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi., travelled world-wide giving self-realization to all regardless of race, religion and offering free public lectures. Shri Mataji is the first and only one in the history of spirituality to offer the experience of self-realization en masse through Sahaja Yoga. Her teaching has benefited hundreds of thousands worldwide to experience the inner balance and health improvement, thus giving complete spiritual ascent.

Self-Realization awakens within us the primordial kundalini energy an innate spiritual potential. It is a spontaneous process and Shri.Mataji emphasized that this awakening, cannot be purchased. All the workshops of Sahaja Yoga are done absolutely free by the local volunteers all over the world.

In addition to Sahaja Yoga, which is now established in more than 100 countries, Shri Mataji founded a non-governmental organization for destitute women and children, several international schools teaching a holistic curriculum, health clinics offering free treatment through Sahaja Yoga, and an arts academy to revitalize the classical skills of dance, music and painting. 

Shri Mataji dedicated her life to Humanity- quietly transformed lives globally. She believed that it is every human beings birthright to receive their self-realization. Shri. Mataji passed away on Feb 23, 2011. To honor her noble work, we would like to declare her birth day March 21st as “Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Day”.

https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/All_Governments_UN_UNESCO_Schools_University_Colleges_To_declare_March_21st_as_Shri_Mataji_Nirmala_Devi_Day/?aEqShjb

Please get your self-realization and pass this source of joy within all of us to others!

Sanjay Kumar article about Anne Marie Ene in "The Hindu"

Waves of music in an ocean of spirit

By Sanjay Kumar

 May, 12, 2006

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/waves-of-music-in-an-ocean-of-spirit/article3218132.ece

The night was in full bloom. All its hues standing out in the harsh Delhi summer. It was the Bahai House of Worship. The occasion was Europe Day. Two artists Anne Marie Ene, violinist and Natallia Kapylova, pianist, transported the audience far beyond the confines of the auditorium into realms of the unknown. This series titled "Welcome to One Ocean" was co-organised by the Embassy of Romania, Delegation of the European Commission and Delhi Music Society. Anne Marie Ene, a graduate from Trinity College London, has also been the concert master of the Delhi Symphony Orchestra. She has been equally successful as a solo violinist as well as being part of the Radio Chamber Orchestra of Bucharest and the London Symphony Orchestra. Anne was accompanied by Natallia Kapylova, a solo pianist who specialises in sonatas of Bethoven, Mozart, Schubert and Tchaikovsky.

Bethoven's Spring Sonata

The concert got off to a brilliant start with Bethoven's Spring Sonata. Spring has been only one of the three Bethoven piano and violin sonatas to be cast in four moments. It began with one of the most unforgettable melodies of all time, played in F Major by the violin. It was dedicated to one of Bethoven's most generous patrons, Count Moritz von Fries. The rhythm and energy of the theme, and the gradual development of the movement was brought out elegantly with the violin and the piano alternating in its presentation. The duo did indeed bring out the lyricism with the two bouncing off each other. It was a smooth transition from Beethoven to Fritz Kreisler. A short piece "Pretty Rosemary Plant" was played with virtuosity. The concert was meant to celebrate the diversity and unity of the human family. The Bahai House of Worship stated that they hoped to unify the diverse cultural expressions through classical and contemporary music from around the world. The concert moved on to a rare treat of the brilliance of Tchaikovsky's early compositions on the piano. The piece titled "Remembrance of a Beloved Place" was a token of his appreciation for a long forgotten host. A charming, sweet and graceful short piece evoking nostalgia and calm. The audience could not ask for more as the scorching heat outside made even a thought of music improbable. But the best was yet to come. And it did. In the form of Chopin's "The Mazurkas". The young duo brought out the outstanding genius of country music where the rhythm vacillates between a slight sadness in tonality to a full sweet bloom. It had the scent of flowers and definitely the aura of love. The first mazurka reveals a deep psychological content which gradually gels into the folk spirit creating yet another dimension of universality. Wieniawski's Scherzo-Tarantella Op. 16 indeed marked a distinct change of mood. One of his celebrated pieces in his extraordinary Violin Concerto no. 2, it reflects the true spirit of romanticism.

Sound effects

The evening was imbued with a Romanian spirit with the two final pieces of George Enescu and Bela Bartok. Enescu's "Impressions of Childhood"- Lautarul (The Fiddler) was a solo violin piece. The fiddler represents Enescu's astonishing autobiography of sound effects: twittering birds, whistling winds, a storm, and lullaby. Known for his ability to create an atmosphere of children's experiences, it was indeed a musical of "finding of the lost times". Bela Bartok's piece on the Romanian folk dances was the icing on the cake. It clearly reflects his craft, derived from a harmonious idiom of folk music. It testified to the theme of the day, that true music transcends cultures and helps the spirit soar into eternity.

Sangit Chamber Ensemble in concert at Romanian Athenaeum

Sunday, 14th of December, 19.00, "George Enescu" Philharmonic is organizing at the Romanian Athenaeum, Studio Hall, the 6 years anniversary concert of Sangit Chamber Ensemble. The programme will include Vivaldi's violin concerto "Winter" from "The Seasons", Romanian and international Christmas Carols is special arrangement, and cantata "Diane et Acteon" by J. Ph. Rameau.

Will perform:

Anne Marie Ene - violin

Cleopatra David - soprano

Avadhut Kasinadhuni - violin

Magdalena Serafim - cello

Catalin Ene - piano

Dan Stoenescu - piano (guest)

Reservations at http://www.fge.org.ro/book/index.php?id=1101

New Public Program: Christmas Lights with Sangit Chamber Ensemble

Monday, 8th of December, 06.30 p. m. at Metropolitan Library in Bucharest, a new Sahaja Yoga public programme will be held by Sangit Chamber Ensemble.

Projection of Shri Mataji's public program and Self Realization experiment will be surrounded by the performance of these four musicians. From Romanian Christmas carols to Vivaldi's "Winter" and Vienna waltzer, all together with the vibrations and the enthusiasm of the members will invite the seekers of truth and light into the new and real spiritual world. 

Anne Marie Ene - violin

Cleopatra David - soprano

Avadhut Kasinadhuni - violin

Miron Vasilescu - piano

Sangit Chamber Ensemble performing

Music and the Spirit

Sahaja Yoga Romania in partnership with Metropolitan Library Bucharest is organising a cycle of conferences and concerts with the subject: Cultural parallels - Europe and India. 

The first concert-conference will be on the 1st of April at The Metropolitan Library.

In program will be film projection, Experiment of Self Realization, chamber music recital held by Sangit Chamber Ensemble:

Cleopatra David - soprano

Anne Marie Ene - violin 

Avadhut Kasinadhuni - violin

Miron Vasilescu - piano

http://bibmet.ro/detalii-eveniment.aspx?evId=1721&catId=355&c=1

21st March is the Birthday of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi

Public program will be held at Students Culture House in Bucharest on the 23rd of March. Sangit Chamber Ensemble will perform in chamber music and Indian classical music recitals.

Anne Marie Ene - violin
Cleopatra David - soprano
Avadhut Kasinadhuni - violin, tabla
Miron Vasilescu - piano

The program is supported by Sahaja Yoga collectivity in Bucharest

New Sahaj Program in Potcoava - Olt, Romania with Sangit Chamber Ensemble

The Potcoava festival will take place on the 18th of May, 2013 on the Athletic Filed and will include concerts, competitions and presentation of local traditions and business. With this occasion, Sangit Chamber Ensemble will present an Indian classical music concert at 3.00 p.m.

Sangit Chamber Ensemble composed by Anne Marie Ene (violin), Avadhut Kasinadhuni (tabla) and Cleopatra David (soprano) will perform the styles  raga, bhajan and kriti and will make the presentation of  Sahaja Yoga method, created by Shri Mataji
Nirmala Devi.

The Music of Spirit with Sangit Chamber Ensemble

A new Concert dedicated to 90 years birthday of H. H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and 100 years from the Nobel Prize awarding of Rabindranath Tagore will be held in Bucharest on the 14th of April at Dalles Hall.

Sangit Chamber Ensemble will perform both European chamber music and Indian classical music.

Performing:
Anne Marie Ene - violin
Cleopatra David - soprano
Miron Vasilescu - piano
Avadhut Kasinadhuni - tabla

Sahaja Yoga: Time of Blossoming

The Sangit Chamber Ensemble Sahaj Tour 2013 continues with an Indian music recital in the Public Program that will take place Saturday, 23rd of March 2013, 6.00 p. m., at the Students Hall in Bucharest, Romania. 

The program is held with the occasion of celebrating the 90th Birthday Anniversary of Her Holiness Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the founder of Sahaja Yoga.

In program:

Self Realization experiment

Film projection

Indian classical music recital

Indian dance recital, Kuchipudi style

Performing:

Sangit Chamber Ensemble

    Anne Marie Ene - violin

    Avadhut Kasinadhuni - tabla

    Cleopatra David - soprano

Ananya and Sarvagya Păun

Free entrance

New Sahaj Program in Timisoara, Romania

We are happy to invite you to our next sahaj public program which will be held  in the Students Culture House (B-dul Regele Carol, nr. 9) from Timisoara, Romania, on the 16th  of March  2013, 6.00 p. m. 

 In the program will be presented the Sahaja Yoga method, the life and work of  Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the experiment of Self Realization and a projection of Shri Mataji's lectures and also chamber music and Indian classical music recitals performed by Sangit Chamber Ensemble from Bucharest  

Soloists: Anne Marie Ene, Cleopatra David, Avadhut Kasinadhuni.

The entrance is free

The weekly Sahaja Yoga programs, costs free, are taking place every Thursday at 6.30 p. m. at  UCECOM "Spiru Haret" High School, Ist floor, Amphitheater, Str. Bogdanesti 32 B. 

Next Concert of Sangit Chamber Ensemble

Sangit Chamber Ensemble will perform in extended formula on the 6th of February 2013 at Sutu Palace in Bucharest. The concert is organized by ACCUMM Foundation. The program includes works by  Fr. Wilhelm Ferling, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Georg Philipp Telemann, Antonio Vivaldi and Ignace Pleyel. 

Soloist:

Anne Marie Ene - violin
Cleopatra David - soprano

guests soloists:

Mihail Zamfir - oboe
Ieronim Buga - piano
Alexandra Pascaru - cello

The term “Sangit” means “music” in Sanskrit language. Although relating chamber music to an Indian term might look strange, there is a simple explanation for this: music comes from the Spirit (Atma in Sanskrit) and its value is universal. 

Sangit Chamber Ensemble is not playing music for an aesthetic purpose, but for its spiritual goal: obtaining Self Realization through Sahaja Yoga method created by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and experimenting the vibrations of music. 

Sangit Chamber Ensemble started as a trio created for European chamber music. Later, due to the knowledge and of training in Indian Classical Music of the violin player, Anne Marie Ene, the programs included also this secular sacred art. Anne Marie performs Indian Classical music, Hindustani style, together with her son, Avadhut who plays an Indian percussion instrument called tabla.

New Sahaj Program at Slatina, Romania

A new event organized by Romanian Sahaja Yogis will take place on the 28^th of April, 6.00 pm, at Slatina., in the Theater Hall of “Eugen Ionesco” Cultural Center.  Presentation of Sahaja Yoga method and a projection of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi's talks will be followed by a concert of Romanian Sahaj musicians:

Anne Marie Ene – violin

Cleopatra David – soprano

Avadhut – tabla

New Sahaj Program at Baile Govora, Romania

A new event organized by Romanian Sahaja Yogis will take place on the 8^th of April at 12.00 pm, at Baile Govora. We are opening in this beautiful place a new Sahaja Yoga center, and the first program will be accompanied by a concert of Romanian Sahaj musicians:

Anne Marie Ene – violin

Avadhut – tabla

Cleopatra David – soprano

Nirmal Bhakti Group